Job Description

SHIPPER
Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers.
The Shipper will perform and/or supervise general physical activities to sort and move shipments by hand or using material handling equipment. Manage verification, acceptance, counting, and inputting into D365 Microsoft system of all incoming goods and their condition.
We are currently hiring a Shipping Associate for our Kent store at - 950 St. Anne Street Bathurst New Brunswick
Key duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the workload daily and working together with the warehouse and fleet teams

• Work well in a fast-paced environment

• Completing all shipping and packing checks as required for quality control

• Maintain picking accuracy and responsibility for complete and correct shipments to customers

• Monitor inventory levels of product daily

• Print and process various documents, e.g., picklist, packing list and bill of ladings

• Ensure shipping and receiving documents are completed and correct

• Manage and meet the needs of customer delivery dates and delivery deadlines

• Assemble orders

• Operate a forklift and pump truck safely

• Perform other duties as required

Required skills and knowledge:

• Strong communication skills both written and spoken

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Ability to perform repetitive, manual material handling without restriction requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities: kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and grasping

• Willingness to learn and adaptable to change

• Operates with utmost professionalism and confidentiality

• Previous experience in shipping, order picking, packing using RF Scanners, and general warehouse duties is an asset

• Strong computer skills, specifically shipping software

• Experience in logistics, dealing with various freight/courier partners

• Forklift License an asset

We offer:

• A safe work environment

• Wellness program

• Scholarship and Bursaries

• Employee and Family Assistance Plan

• Employee discount

• Health and Dental Benefits

• RRSP contribution

• Continuous learning and Career advancement

Company Profile:
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.
We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.
Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, respect and value the perspectives and contributions of our employees regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, and physical ability.
If you have disabilities that require special accommodations, please let us know.
To Apply for this Career Opportunity:
Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store!
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, click here.
Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. Job Type: Full-time